Long Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8PU is located in the Orford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Lane, Warrington, WA2 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9NZ, WA2 8PS, WA2 8LY, WA2 9NY, WA2 9NX, WA2 8PX, WA2 8PT, WA2 9NU, WA2 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.5% | 50.2% | 8.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 58.5% | 49.8% | -8.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 40.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 40.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 47.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 21.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 13% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 20.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 241.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.9% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 29th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £276,500 | 2022-05-31 | £307,189 |
| 35 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-30 | £340,514 |
| 33 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-02-25 | £261,495 |
| 31 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2017-04-21 | £273,793 |
| 57 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-06-27 | £355,668 |
WA2 8PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe | Unit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane | 217 yd | |
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 319 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 469 yd | |
| Warrington Collegiate (Food Court) Buckley Suite | Warrington Collegiate Institute, Winwick Road | 591 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 141 Long Lane | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 2 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 365 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 365 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 515 yd | |
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way | 412 yd | |
| Victors | Greenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane | 552 yd | |
| Long Lane Fish Bar | 133 Long Lane | 664 yd | |
| Aleef | 20d Gough Avenue | 722 yd | |
| Direct Pizza and Kebab House | 8 Central Avenue | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 726 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 739 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 763 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 788 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.